Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect.

These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Llantrisant area of South Wales.

The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest, as the emergency that prompted them has concluded.

The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots, effectively reopening the previously restricted airspace with immediate effect from 2:50 p.m. on 3 September 2026.

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesborough area with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.

These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Middlesborough area, effectively reopening the airspace to general traffic.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order following a determination that the public interest no longer requires these specific flight limitations.

The revocation applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated zone under S.I. 2026/945 and takes effect immediately upon signing.

Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.

These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Ringwood, Hampshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive instrument, S.I. 2026/916, is no longer in effect, thereby reopening the airspace to all civil aviation.

The order applies to all aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone.

Introduced mandatory three-year enhanced DBS checks for pharmacy staff and restricted pharmacists from dispensing prescriptions issued by their own employees.

These Regulations amend the 2013 framework governing pharmaceutical services in England to introduce new clinical governance standards and operational requirements for NHS pharmacists and Local Pharmaceutical Service (LPS) contractors.

The instrument restricts pharmacists from dispensing items prescribed by themselves or their employees unless specific 'best interests' criteria are met and forbids changing a patient's nominated dispensing contractor without explicit consent.

It also mandates three-yearly enhanced DBS checks for all professional staff and establishes a formal notification process for pharmacies to temporarily close for staff training without breaching their core opening hours obligations.

Authorized local authority officials to use directed surveillance for enforcing new tobacco and vaping age-of-sale and proxy purchasing offences.

This Order updates the list of criminal offences for which local authority officials in England and Wales may authorize directed surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

It directs the substitution of repealed tobacco-related offences with new offences created by the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, specifically regarding the sale and proxy purchase of tobacco, vapes, and nicotine products.

The provisions apply to individuals holding designated senior positions within county, district, and borough councils, enabling them to authorize Trading Standards Officers to conduct covert investigations into underage sales and age-of-sale violations.

Expanded the scope of criminal legal aid to cover child criminal exploitation, youth diversion, and stalking protection orders.

These Regulations amend the Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013 to include several new and amended civil orders within the scope of criminal legal aid in England and Wales.

The Lord Chancellor directs that proceedings regarding child criminal exploitation prevention orders, youth diversion orders, serious crime prevention orders made on acquittal, and stalking protection orders made on acquittal be classified as criminal proceedings for legal aid purposes.

This change allows individuals involved in these proceedings to apply for publicly funded legal representation through the criminal legal aid scheme rather than the civil scheme.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Blackpool on 4 September 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific zone in Blackpool on 4 September 2026.

The restrictions apply between 14:00 and 22:59 Co-ordinated Universal Time to ensure the safety of large crowds gathered for the Blackpool Illuminations.

Pilots may only fly within this restricted area if they have obtained prior written permission from the Lancashire Police Drone Team.

Established temporary no-fly zones and altitude limits across Ceredigion to manage airspace safety during the 2026 Rali Ceredigion motor rally.

These Regulations establish temporary restricted airspace around various locations in Wales to facilitate the Rali Ceredigion motor rally between 3 September and 6 September 2026.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below specified altitudes within defined radii of rally sites, including Aberystwyth, Cwm Elan, and Gorsgoch, unless authorized by the designated Air Co-ordinator.

These restrictions apply to all civil aircraft but exempt emergency services, police air support, and coastguard operations.